The Applied Economics major is designed to give you a solid foundation

in economics and how it is applied in the real world to improve people’s lives.

You will develop strong critical thinking skills, data analysis proficiency, and the ability to communicate your ideas in writing.

You’ll have plenty of flexibility and enough free electives to complete a minor that complements and strengthens your Applied Economics major. Minors like Sustainability Studies and International Agriculture will give you a deep understanding of areas where economics can be fruitfully applied to identify, analyze, and solve pressing problems.

With a solid foundation in economic thinking, good quantitative skills, and demonstrated ability to think critically and communicate effectively, Applied Economics graduates are attractive both to employers and to graduate and professional schools.

Applied Economics

FOOD & AGRICULTURE

BUSINESS &TECHNOLOGY

SUSTAINABILITY& THE

ENVIRONMENT

HEALTHYHUMANS, PLANTS,

& ANIMALS

98% OF STUDENTS REPORTED ENTERING

GRAD SCHOOL OR EMPLOYMENT WITHIN THE FIRST YEAR OF GRADUATION

RECENT GRADS ARE…• Commodity Buyers• Securities Specialists• Sales Development Representatives• Financial Analysts• Grain Merchandisers• Claims Representatives

GET INVOLVED

GO GLOBAL

Greece: Greek Agriculture & Gastronomy: A Taste of the Mediterranean

GAIN CREDIT WHILE STUDYING ABROAD!Here are some examples of the many study abroad programs and destinations available to you.

France: From Farm to Fork: Sustainable Food Systems

Colombia: Sustainable Agriculture & Social Change in Colombia

Graduates of this major have gone onto companies such as—Cargill, CHS Inc, Amazon, Thomson Reuters, U.S. Bank, SuperValu.

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STUDENT GROUPS

• Economics StudentOrganization

• Sustainable SystemsManagement Club

• National Agri-MarketingAssociation

Interested in learning more about this major? Visit apec.umn.edu.